THE Portugese gaffer, now in charge at CFR Cluj, admits he still dusts off the DVD commemorating his stunning Scottish Cup victory with the Jambos.

Paulo Sergio is hoisted in the air after winning the Scottish Cup final

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PAULO SERGIO last night warned Hibs supporters not to get too cocky over their side’s lofty SPL position.

Sergio knows his former city rivals are flying high but he is convinced Hearts will inflict more Scottish Cup pain on Hibs next month.

The Portuguese gaffer, who is now boss of Champions League outfit CFR Cluj, was Jambos boss for one of the greatest days in their history when they beat the Easter Road outfit 5-1 in last season’s final at Hampden.

And even in deepest, darkest Romania, Sergio revealed he still occasionally digs out the DVD of the Jambos’ stunning derby destruction of their Edinburgh rivals to rekindle good memories.

He was stunned yesterday when the clubs were paired together in the Scottish Cup fourth round draw, with the Hibees looking for revenge in December at Easter Road.

And despite Pat Fenlon’s side’s superb from in the SPL, Sergio believes – after what happened at Hampden last season – they shouldn’t be over-confident.

He’s adamant SPL form will count for nothing when the rivals meet again and says it’s all about who produces the goods on the day.

Sergio insists the cup showdown will be just like another final and questioned whether Hibs will be able to overcome the mental barrier of their Hampden horror show.

He told Record Sport: “The fact that Hearts are below Hibs in the league table will have no importance for this game at all.

“This will be another cup final, so soon after the last one at Hampden. That is how intense this game will be for both clubs.